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• The Lost Book of First Loves

  Thayne, RaeAnne

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  Under the wide-open spaces of the Wyoming summer sun, Ali and June--who have just discovered they're sisters--will untangle the secrets and lies their lives were built on to discover who they really are and what family really means.

• Flashlight

  a Novel

  Choi, Susan, 1969-

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  Years ago, when Louisa is 10, she and her father went for a walk on the beach at night. She is found a short time later, barely alive and washed up by the tide. He had vanished. Years later, she is still looking for answers to questions, such as why…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Passengers on the Hankyu Line

  Arikawa, Hiro, 1972-

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  Come along on a heartwarming, funny, and perfectly cozy voyage with the charming and relatable passengers—including one dashing dachshund—whose lives intersect and affect each other on one of Japan’s most romantic railway lines.

• Badlands

  Preston, Douglas J.

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  Preston & Child return with a thrilling tale in which archaeologist Nora Kelly and FBI Agent Corrie Swanson, while investigating bizarre deaths in the desert, awaken an ancient evil more terrifying than anything they’ve faced before. Latest in the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• So Happy Together

  a Novel

  Worley, Olivia

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  Aspiring playwright Jane knows that Colin is the one for her. He may have broken up with her after six dates--and started seeing beautiful Zoe--but that doesn't matter to Jane. But when Jane sneaks into Colin's apartment, she unearths a secret that…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Submersed

  Wonder, Obsession, and Murder in the World of Amateur Submarines

  Frank, Matthew Gavin

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  An exquisite, lyrical foray into the world of deep-sea divers, the obsession and madness that oceans inspire in us, and the story of submarine inventor Peter Madsen's murder of journalist Kim Wall—a captivating blend of literary prose, science…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• This Book Is Dangerous!

  Clanton, Ben, 1988-

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  Take the plunge into this interactive picture book spin-off of the bestselling Narwhal and Jelly series starring everyone’s favorite anxious jellyfish. Help Jelly attempt to safely navigate through the dangerous ocean and this book--with hilarious…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Best Worst Summer of Esme Sun

  a Novel

  Shang, Wendy Wan Long

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  Wendy Wan-Long Shang dives into the deep end of sportsmanship, prejudice, and the power of friendship in this funny, heartfelt story about two very different girls and one shared passion: swimming.

• Best of All Worlds

  Oppel, Kenneth, 1967-

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  Xavier Oaks doesn't particularly want to go to the cabin with his dad and his dad's pregnant new wife, Nia. But family obligations are family obligations, and it's only for a week in the woods. Only... one morning he wakes up and the house isn’t…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Where the Deer Slip Through

  Howes, Katey

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  "This is the hedge that grew and grew. The wall of stone a bit askew. This is the gap where the deer slip through, when the sky is still more pink than blue…" Throughout the course of a beautiful summer day, from sunrise to moonrise, a host of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• When You Go to Dragon School

  Campbell, Chelsea M.

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  The human school is full, but don't worry; there's a spot waiting for you at the local dragon school! Even though you might not have scales or wings or the ability to breathe fire, with a little bit of courage and your own special talents, you'll…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Baby-sitter's Little Sister. 11, Karen's Ghost

  a Graphic Novel

  Yingst, DK

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  Karen and her stepsister, Kristy, have found out that the ghost of Ben Brewer and his spooky friends are going to have a birthday party in their attic on Halloween night! It used to be fun having a ghost around. But now Karen isn't so sure.

• Chef's Secret

  Yang, Kelly

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  Jason Yao has a secret...actually, lots of secrets! For one thing, it’s hard being a professional chef, helping to run a motel, and being a regular kid! And now that Mia Tang is officially his girlfriend, Jason’s life has reached a whole new level…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Never Thought I'd End Up Here

  Liang, Ann

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  When Leah Zhang's poor Mandarin language skills embarrass everybody at her cousin's wedding, her parents stage an intervention: Leah will be sent on a travel program across China's most beautiful cities. To them, it’s the perfect opportunity for…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Desi Arnaz

  the Man Who Invented Television

  Purdum, Todd S.

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  An illuminating biography of Desi Arnaz, the visionary, trailblazing Cuban American who revolutionized television and brought laughter to millions as Lucille Ball’s beloved husband on I Love Lucy, leaving a remarkable legacy that continues to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Expat Affair

  a Novel

  Belle, Kimberly

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  Following a nasty divorce, Rayna Dumont came to Amsterdam for a fresh start. She’s never been the type for a one-night stand, but this move is all about adventure, and Xander is handsome and successful and more than willing to go along for the ride.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Ghostwriter

  a Novel

  Clark, Julie, 1971-

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  Ghostwriter Olivia Dumont has spent her entire professional life hiding the fact that she is the only child of Vincent Taylor, the only surviving sibling from a night of horror 50 years ago. She's been invited to ghostwrite her father's last book,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Stuart Woods' Finders Keepers

  Battles, Brett

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  Stone agrees to help settle his old friend Jack's daughter in New York City. Just divorced, Sara is looking forward to getting into city life. But, when various men from Sara’s past start getting hurt, and Jack’s loved ones find themselves a target…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Big Hop

  the First Nonstop Flight Across the Atlantic Ocean and Into the Future

  Rooney, David, 1974-

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  In 1919, in Newfoundland, four teams of aviators came from Britain to compete in “the Big Hop”: an audacious race to be the first to fly, nonstop, across the Atlantic Ocean. Rooney transports readers to the world in which the great contest took…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Lincoln's Lady Spymaster

  the Untold Story of the Abolitionist Southern Belle Who Helped Win the Civil War

  Willis, Gerri

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  Wealthy Southern belle Elizabeth Van Lew had it all. Money, charm, wit—the most elegant mansion in Richmond. So why risk everything to become a Union spy? The answer was simple: freedom. Right in the heart of the Confederate capital, Elizabeth…Read moreRead more of this annotation